Breast Imaging

The protocol for Breast Ultrasounds and mammograms is the same. The same form needs to be filled out for both.

Please note that further intervention following an abnormal mammogram will be coordinated by Mount Sinai Breast Health Resource Program. For example, once an EHHOP patient establishes with this program, EHHOP clinicians do not need to put in any referrals for follow-up imaging or biopsies. This should all be taken care of by their social worker and case managers. Should you have questions, please contact the Referrals team.

Senior Clinician

Ask a CM for a mammogram form.Ask the TS to help you perform a breast exam on your patient.Fill out the mammogram form.Ask the attending to sign the form.Give the form to ACT.Place referral order for "Mammography Screening" in Epic. Write "EHHOP Patient" in the comments box.Ask the attending to sign the order.Signout referral to TS at end of clinic day.

The referrals team will schedule a breast imaging appointment for your patient, and follow them through the rest of the referral.

Teaching Senior

Supervise the SC to perform a breast exam and complete the mammogram form.Email the referral (Breast Ultrasound, Mammogram, or both) to referrals@mssm.edu.Ensure that an order has been placed and signed in Epic.Ensure that the Epic order says "EHHOP Patient" or the patient may be turned away for being uninsured.

Access to Care Team

Collect completed form from TS.Make sure it has attending's signatureUpload the form onto Epic.Email the Breast Health Manager, Chierika Ukogu (chierika.ukogu@icahn.mssm.edu)The Breast Health Manager will be in touch regarding the date and time of the appointmentContact the patient to confirm the appointment

Cost

Cost to EHHOP Patient: Free
NOTE: Patients may receive a bill in the mail. This is because the Dubin office sometimes send out the bills before they receive the reimbursement from the Breast Health Fund. The patients can safely ignore the bills because the Breast Fund covers the cost. In addition, the Breast Health Manager emails Yanette whenever patients get bills to ensure appropriate follow-through.

Wait Time

~2 weeks for a mammogram only appointment. 3-5 weeks for a Breast Ultrasound.